ITALIAN TOMATO BREAD

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With tomato juice and Parmesan cheese, this bread tastes like a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich. I often top slices without favorite pizza toppings for a unique snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm tomato juice (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
6-3/4 to 7-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the tomato juice, ketchup, Parmesan cheese, sugar, butter, salt, basil, oregano and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.